Scientists had previously observed that cinnamaldehyde, an essential oil that gives cinnamon its flavor, appeared to protect mice against obesity and hyperglycemia

The production of healthy red blood cells is critical for those with acute myeloid leukemia but is sometimes overlooked as conventional treatments focus on killing the leukemia cells alone

The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that the elimination of this protein from obese mice blocks any further increase in obesity and reduces body weight

A new study shows that eating salad with added fat in the form of soybean oil promotes the absorption of eight different micronutrients that promote human health

Potential for treating obesity identified in mice

Rutgers researchers shed light on key enzyme's role in human health

Microneedle skin patch that delivers fat-shrinking drug locally could be used to treat obesity and diabetes

Researchers observe a 13 percent increase in median life span for the mice on a high fat vs. high carb diet

The lowest risk of death was in those people who consume three to four servings (or a total of 375 to 500 grams) of fruits, vegetables, and legumes a day

In a recent study, scientists report that a drug called "URMC-099" reversed liver inflammation, injury, and scarring in animals fed a diet high in fat, sugar, and cholesterol